Does Zone 2 Actually Matter for Runners? Debunking Myths and Answering Your Top Zone 2 Running Questions

Are you confused about all the zone 2 chatter on social media? Do you experience frustration when you try to run and your watch tells you running in zone 3 despite it feeling easy? There is so much information about zone 2 and running - and some of it is correct, some of it is over-simplified, and some is over-exaggerated. 

In this episode, you will learn what exactly zone 2 is - and how much it actually matters for running. We answer your questions about zone 2 and dispel myths about zone 2.

You will learn:

✅ Different tests and formulas to accurately calculate your zone 2

✅ If you need to use heart rate for easy runs

✅ If new runners should worry about heart rate zones

✅ Variables that can impact your heart rate while running

✅ Why zone 2 is not the only training zone that matters

✅ The importance of fueling during long zone 2 runs

✅ How to manage hills during easy runs

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